SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a purchase order to Angelo’s Aggregate Materials, Ltd. dba GFL Environmental of Detroit, MI for Yard Waste, Class III Waste, and Construction Demolition Debris Disposal in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,550,000.00 for a five-year term, October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031, with one, two-year renewal option, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c) Cooperative purchasing and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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SUMMARY:
On April 15, 2026, the City of Clearwater entered a cooperative bid with the City of Largo, Bid No. 26-B-858, for Yard Trash, Class III & Construction Demolition Debris Disposal, and three responsive, responsible bidders responded to the solicitation on April 29, 2026. However, GFL Environmental was the only provider that could accommodate unsorted/bagged debris. The bid amount includes a 3% increase which equals $1.32 per ton in tipping fees from the previous contracted term which Council approved, most recently, on August 1, 2024, a two-year renewal option for $2,300,000.00 that expires on September 30, 2026.
This vendor is used by Solid Waste and Recycling for the disposal of yard waste, class III waste, and construction demolition debris. Yard waste is collected by Solid Waste and Recycling and directed to GFL Environmental as opposed to the Pinellas County landfill. Additionally, collection of construction debris in Clearwater is an open market where contractors can contract with Solid Waste and Recycling or contract with any registered vendor. When contracted for this service, Solid Waste and Recycling collects the debris and directs it to GFL Environmental to be processed for materials that can be recycled. City of Clearwater departments are required to use Solid Waste and Recycling for City of Clearwater construction projects per Administrative Policy number 7011 (Use of Roll-off Construction Container Services for City Facilities).
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Total annual funding for the current year’s portion of this award is budgeted in the FY25/26 operating budget for Solid Waste/Recycling ($940,000.00) cost codes:
• 4242082-543500, Dump Fees
• 4242089-543500, Dump Fees
Additional funding for departments outside Solid Waste and Recycling will come from various operating cost centers. Funding will be provided by the General Fund for Parks and Recreation ($20,000.00) and Public Works ($150,000.00): Streets & Sidewalks, Engineering and Urban Forestry. Contract usage by Public Utilities is funded by the Water and Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund and CGS Energy will be funded by the Gas Utility Enterprise Fund revenues.
Funding for future years will be requested as part of the annual budget process by each department and their respective cost centers.
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This item falls under objective 1.3 (adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and amenities) within High Performing Government and objective 4.2 (waste reduction practices) within Environmental Stewardship.
